Bend Fire & Rescue hosting Camp Fire Axe
Bend Fire & Rescue has kicked off Camp Fire Axe 2023! This camp is an exciting introduction into a Fire/EMS career at Bend Fire.
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Oregon fire marshal launches one-stop website about defensible space, offers walk-through assessment
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — To better prepare Oregonians for wildfire and give them resources to help create defensible space, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has launched a new defensible space educational tool. The Oregon Defensible Space Program offers Oregon-specific wildfire preparedness best practices, resources for download, and an in-person defensible space property assessment request portal. Creating
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Deschutes County accepting applications for County College program
Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents for its 2023 County College program. County College gives members of the community the opportunity to learn more about County services and programs.
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East Cascades Works announces COIC as new Youth Career Connect provider
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — East Cascades Works, in collaboration with Bend-La Pine Schools and Jefferson County School District 509J, are excited to announce that Central Oregon’s Youth Career Connect program will be delivered by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, starting in July. The Youth Career Connect program offers primarily paid internships to Central Oregon’s young people. Through these internships youth aged 16 to 21 years explore career options,
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Oregon state fire marshal asks Oregonians to keep fireworks use legal and safe
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – “Keep it legal, keep it safe” is the message from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. The 2023 fireworks retail sales season began Friday and runs through July 6 in Oregon. The OSFM would like everyone to know which fireworks are legal to use, where fireworks can be used, and how to
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of June 25-July 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of June 25-July 1. Chip Seal (Tumalo & Bend Areas) – Deschutes County crews will be chip sealing and/or fog sealing the following roads (weather permitting): Innes Market RoadJohnson RoadBuck DriveStag DriveTyler Road Traffic Information – Road users should anticipate single lane closures
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: Week of June 26-July 2
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of June 26-July 2. We’re now in the middle of construction season! As you navigate your way through the City streets and neighborhoods, please remember to slow down, read the signs and stay on the designated detour routes.
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, June 23rd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, June 23rd. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Planned Redmond road closures and delays update: June 25-July 1
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for June 25-July 1. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. ONGOING CLOSURES: SW 24th St from SW Salmon Ave to SW Timber Ave – Closed thru Friday, June 30. NW 9th St at NW Maple – Closed thru Wednesday, November 15 for the Maple Avenue
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Bend’s Volunteers in Medicine Clinic kicks off 20th anniversary celebration countdown
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday night at a special Open House, Volunteers in Medicine announced a year of celebrations as the organization counts down to the 20th anniversary of opening its doors in March 2004. For nearly 20 years, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) has offered access to medical care for local Central Oregonians who have
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Tickets for the 34th Great Park Duck Race go on sale next week
Tickets for The Great Drake Park Duck Race go on sale on Thursday, June 29. This year marks the 34th consecutive year of local Rotary clubs, businesses and community members raising much-needed funds for local non-profit organizations.
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, June 21st
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, June 21st. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Family Access Network receives $2,000 from Pacific Power Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $2,000 grant from Pacific Power Foundation to support basic-needs services to families throughout Central Oregon. FAN connects families in need to a variety of resources that can help them regain stability and self-sufficiency after setbacks. According to the KIDS Count Data Book, 1 in 5
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Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, June 20th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, June 20th. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of June 16-23
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is ODOT Region 4’s construction update for the week of June 16-23. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The Dalles
Continue Reading City of Redmond planned road closures and delays: Week of June 18-24
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of June 18-24. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURES: NW 9th St at NW Maple Ave – Beginning Monday, June 19, NW 9th St at NW Maple Ave will
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of June 18-24
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of June 18-24. Chip Seal (Terrebonne & Redmond Areas) – Deschutes County crews will be chip sealing and/or fog sealing the following roads (weather permitting): Innes Market RoadMariposa Lane Traffic Information – Road users should anticipate single lane closures facilitated by flaggers and
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: Week of June 19-25
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of June 19-25. Street Preservation – Various major streets will have street resurfacing that will include overnight street closures during its duration. Work expected June 19 – July 17. Learn more about Street Preservation operations at: bendoregon.gov/streetpreservation. Roads affected are
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Bend Chamber announces 28 Leadership Bend Class of 2023 graduates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber, in partnership with Taylor Northwest, is pleased to announce the Leadership Bend Class of 2023 graduates. Twenty-eight outstanding individuals formally graduated from the Leadership Bend program on June 15. “I am immensely proud of the hard work and level of engagement of the Leadership Bend class of 2023.
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Prepare your pet for a disaster during National Pet Preparedness Month: Red Cross has an app for that
June is National Pet Preparedness Month. While you should be prepared for pet emergencies year-round, this month offers an important reminder to review your family’s emergency plans and ensure you’ve incorporated a plan for your pets as well.
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